Right oil for BMW Valvetronic engine
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Originally Posted By: BMWTurboDzl
Originally Posted By: Ph1l
So you think, that Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 should "suit" me "better"? Is it good stuff? In comparison with Mobil 1 0W-40, what are the differences, except it being low saps oil?
Can you use a LL04 oil in your country?
Yes. Local dealer has only LL04 oils (and TWS of course).
Originally Posted By: Ph1l
So you think, that Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 should "suit" me "better"? Is it good stuff? In comparison with Mobil 1 0W-40, what are the differences, except it being low saps oil?
Can you use a LL04 oil in your country?
Yes. Local dealer has only LL04 oils (and TWS of course).
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Originally Posted By: d00df00d
I think he was only talking about cold temp performance. Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 and Mobil 1 0w-40 aren't really comparable oils.
Why not? Because of the weight or low saps?
They are formulated to meet different goals.
But I completely forgot that you were in a market where LL-04 oils can be used. In that case, I would say go for Mobil 1 ESP 5w30. Lucky you, by the way.
Originally Posted By: d00df00d
I think he was only talking about cold temp performance. Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 and Mobil 1 0w-40 aren't really comparable oils.
Why not? Because of the weight or low saps?
They are formulated to meet different goals.
But I completely forgot that you were in a market where LL-04 oils can be used. In that case, I would say go for Mobil 1 ESP 5w30. Lucky you, by the way.
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Originally Posted By: Ph1l
I`ve decided to try Shell Helix Ultra Extra 5w30
Very similar to Mobil 1 ESP Formula, but slightly thinner from cold
Thanks everyone for advices
Careful with that oil. The Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40 is recommended by Ferrari and I have used it in the past and it foams terribly. Makes reading the dip stick very hard....and well, foaming oil cannot be a good properly. The only reason I can think Ferrari recommends it is because of the sponsorship dollars.
I`ve decided to try Shell Helix Ultra Extra 5w30
Thanks everyone for advices
Careful with that oil. The Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40 is recommended by Ferrari and I have used it in the past and it foams terribly. Makes reading the dip stick very hard....and well, foaming oil cannot be a good properly. The only reason I can think Ferrari recommends it is because of the sponsorship dollars.
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Originally Posted By: BMWTurboDzl
Unfortunately Helix Ultra 0w-40 isn't sold in the U.S. The only well known 0w-40 in the U.S. is Mobil 1.
Personally with the short trips I would look at a 5w30 or 0w-30, but that's just me.
You can find it at most Ferrari dealers...but I believe they are in the process of switching to Pennzoil Ultra Euro 5w-40 now. For the past 15 years they recommended the Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40.
Unfortunately Helix Ultra 0w-40 isn't sold in the U.S. The only well known 0w-40 in the U.S. is Mobil 1.
Personally with the short trips I would look at a 5w30 or 0w-30, but that's just me.
You can find it at most Ferrari dealers...but I believe they are in the process of switching to Pennzoil Ultra Euro 5w-40 now. For the past 15 years they recommended the Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40.
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